2012 Lexus GS350 Sound system

7407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional before towing.
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional or a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
Before towing

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you think something is wrong
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake
system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Wa r n i n g
lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system

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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
P. 7 6 3
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (P.
754)
• Flat tire (P. 783, 798)
Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure (including the full-size
spare tire) to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after
a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even
if the tire inflation pressure
is adjusted, have the sys-
tem checked by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning systemHave the system checked by
any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Wa r n i n g
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: The compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire
pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been
replaced with the spare tire.
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: The spare tire is also equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. The tire pressure warning light will
turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat,
the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has
been replaced with the spare tire.
Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
P. 6 7 8
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it
checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is currently
being displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake
system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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2
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake booster system is malfunctioning.
A buzzer also sounds.

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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. Failure to investigate the cause of the follow-
ing warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and pos-
sibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(AWD models)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety
system
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. After taking the specified steps to correct the
suspected problem, check that the warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are
not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the
doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood
is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the hood is not
yet fully closed.
Close the hood.